School Group FAQ's

What if my group is running late?
Please call Peoria Riverfront Museum immediately at 309.686.7000. Programs cannot be guaranteed if you arrive after your scheduled start. However, we will make every effort to accommodate the group and restructure your visit.

What is your chaperone policy? The Peoria Riverfront Museum welcomes one chaperone for every five students, included in your field trip price. Additional chaperones will be charged the same admission rates as your students, and will be added to your final bill.

Where do we park?
School bus parking is available in front of our building. You can see a map here. Chaperones and parents arriving separately can park in the museum parking deck free with a museum stamp from the ticket desk, or use public parking surrounding the museum.

Are there pre-visit materials provided?
Our education team is working on developing guides for educators to use for each of our gallery spaces. Currently, teachers are invited to come preview the museum ahead of their field trip to prepare for their students' visit.

Can I preview the exhibits prior to my field trip?
Yes, there will be a preview pass available that you can download from our website. When you arrive for your preview, you will need to show your school identification at the front desk.

Can a student use their Peoria Riverfront Museum membership toward school visit admission?
School group rates are already discounted and are customized programs. Memberships or other vouchers are not applied to group reservations or programs.

Can a student use the Museums for All program for admission?
School group rates are already discounted and are customized programs. Admission with the Museums for All program is not valid for school group tours.

Can each student pay individually?
Schools must pay in one lump sum in order to receive the group rate. Students or chaperones choosing to pay individually will be charged at the regular admission price.

What if the weather is bad?
If your school is closed due to weather, your field trip visit can be rescheduled! Contact us to find an available date.

How does lunchtime work?
Limited space is available at no additional cost for a 30 minute lunch for schools that bring their lunches. Lunch areas must be reserved when you make your field trip reservations. Reservations are made on a first-ask,first-served basis. 

What if parents want to attend?
If parents will be accompanying your group, they should contact the school to be included in your group reservation. As an additional chaperone, they would pay the school group rate.

Where do we store lunches, coats, and backpacks?
There will be large rolling bins provided at the time of your arrival. A museum host will bring the bin to your appropriate lunch area. Please remember to remove lunches from the bus when you are dropped off at the entrance.